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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Bows in Theaters With Showy Practical Magic, Mixed Reviews and Sequel Tease

Early coverage spotlights practical, in‑camera magic, with a clear path to a fourth film.

Overview

  • Released November 14, the third film reunites the original Four Horsemen and introduces three new magicians for a globe‑spanning diamond caper.
  • Critics deliver a lively but lukewarm consensus that praises cast chemistry and spectacle while faulting overstuffed plotting, with scores ranging from 2/5 to 3/5 in major outlets.
  • Director Ruben Fleischer highlights predominantly practical illusions, including a standout one‑take card sequence achieved with on‑set rigging and minimal visual effects cleanup.
  • A brief post‑credits moment reportedly teases the next mission, and a fourth entry is said to be in development with Fleischer attached.
  • Early box office indicators include about $2.1 million in Thursday previews and projections of a $20–$25 million domestic debut, with PVOD expected in early to mid‑December and a STARZ streaming window roughly 3.5–4 months after release.